Mike Quigley Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Before being elected to Congress, I oversaw the Cook County Hospital System as a Cook County Commissioner for 10 years.”

“During my time in Washington, I have become increasingly frustrated by the power held by the gun lobby.”

“There is such a thing as commonsense middle-ground gun reform, and most gun owners support it.”

“As a husband and a father of two daughters, I want young women around the globe to have the same rights and opportunities as my daughters.”

“Empowering women by allowing them to choose when and how many children to have is not only the right thing to do, it is the smart thing to do.”

“Ever since I arrived in Washington in April 2009, I have been fighting for more transparency and accountability in government.”

“I'm a longtime believer in the old adage that sunlight is the best disinfectant, particularly in politics.”

“Too often, advances in civil rights or women's rights are undermined by wrong-headed legislation or weak-kneed political leadership.”

“As the largest contributor to the United Nations and funder of international family planning, the U.S. is in a unique position to continue to lead the global agenda and place reproductive health at its core.”

“Growing up during the Cold War, I remember the seemingly imminent threat of nuclear war. In primary school we were taught to 'duck-and-cover' for protection. But even as children hiding under wooden desks, we recognized the inadequacies of this strategy.”